St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chain Lane Blackbrook St Helens Merseyside WA11 9QY |
| Phone | 01744678161 |
| Reference Number | 104802 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 409 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.61%
Girls: 49.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 17 | 43 |
| 2 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 3 | 28 | 19 | 47 |
| 4 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 5 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-04-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-01 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-10-04 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-01-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ashurst Primary School
New Glade Hill, Off Chain Lane, Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9QJ |
0.16 miles |
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Merton Bank Primary School
Roper Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1EJ |
0.71 miles |
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Legh Vale Primary School
Legh Road, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0ER |
0.86 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Derwent Road, Haresfinch, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9AT |
0.89 miles |
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Broad Oak Community Primary School
Brunswick Street, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 2JE |
1.1 miles |
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Carr Mill Primary School
Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 7PQ |
1.14 miles |
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Charles Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1LW |
1.16 miles |
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Allanson Street Primary School
Gaskell Street, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, Merseyside, WA9 1PL |
1.17 miles |
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Brunswick Street, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 2JE |
1.22 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Charles Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1LN |
1.23 miles |
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Grange Valley Primary School
Heyes Avenue, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0XQ |
1.49 miles |
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St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
Barton Close, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS |
1.67 miles |
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Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Goodban Street, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3QD |
1.78 miles |
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Billinge Chapel End Primary School
Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7TX |
1.79 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Lyme Street, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0NL |
1.82 miles |
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Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
Piele Road, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0JY |
1.83 miles |
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Robins Lane Community Primary School
Kinmel Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3NF |
1.86 miles |
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Rivington Primary School
Tennis Street North, Dentons Green, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6LF |
1.89 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Billinge, Birchley Road, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7QJ |
1.92 miles |
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
Rivington Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4NQ |
2.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Boardmans Lane, Blackbrook, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9BB |
0.36 miles |
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Mill Green School
Lansbury Avenue, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1BU |
0.98 miles |
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Lansbury Bridge School
Lansbury Avenue, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1TB |
1.02 miles |
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Outwood Academy Haydock
Clipsley Lane, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0JG |
1.16 miles |
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This Is My Education - TIME
Logic House, Central Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1UD |
1.31 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Berrys Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3HE |
1.45 miles |
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St Helens College
Water Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PP |
1.67 miles |
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Cowley International College
Hard Lane, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6PN |
1.83 miles |
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Nugent House School
Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7TT |
1.91 miles |
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Willow Bank School
Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8DE |
2.18 miles |
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De La Salle School
Mill Brow, Eccleston, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4QH |
2.69 miles |
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De La Salle School
Mill Brow, Eccleston, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4QH |
2.69 miles |
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The Sutton Academy
Elton Head Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AU |
2.79 miles |
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Learn 4 Life School
64a Rectory Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN4 0QD |
2.81 miles |
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The Byrchall High School
Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PQ |
2.93 miles |
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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PF |
2.99 miles |
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Carmel College
Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3AG |
3.08 miles |
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Cansfield High School
Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9TP |
3.22 miles |
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Hope Academy
Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0AQ |
3.34 miles |
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Ash Meadow School
Jubits Lane, St Helens, WA9 4RT |
3.39 miles |